Post by: Hue on Sun, 12 July 2015, 23:41:44
Post by: romevi on Mon, 13 July 2015, 01:00:34
Maybe because I was deprived of anime shows in my youth. I had Speed Racer, Pokemon, these two Bible animes I can't remember the names of, and, later, Evangelion.
There are tons more with more plot, depth, characterization, and artwork, but DB always will be my go-to show.
I love Manga more.
Post by: minTea on Mon, 13 July 2015, 01:34:53
I've really gotten into anime of the last 6-7 months. I have always watched it to some degree but now it is mainly what I watch in my free time. :)
My favorites are:
Cowboy Bebop: Just all around an incredible anime that for me has a ton of rewatch capability since a lot of the plot is left up to you to decide. Some of the most memorable scenes for me for sure.
Monogatari Series: Bakemonogatari and Monogatari Second Season are definitley the best out of all of it but this show specializes in unique and engaging dialogue that is much different from most anime. Due to this the characters to me actually feel real and in general the show feels like it was the creator's artistic vision put directly on display without any real revisions (for better and for worse, mostly better). There are also some very powerful emotional moments in it.
Steins;Gate is one of my favorites as well. Just a well thought out plot, great characters, basically a lot of the things you want in an anime. The struggle to change time is entertaining and for those people who like the concept of time in general it is a really fun anime.
I'm about halfway through the second season but the show I'm currently watching, Clannad, has blown me out of the water in terms of the levels of emotion you feel throughout the show. The characters are very sincere and it is one of the few forms of media in general that I have actually cried watching (I have felt sad and even have had my eyes water up a bit from some things but never tears running down my cheek). Just a very emotional story that grabs you, especially in this second season.
Honorable mentions to Kill la Kill, Madoka Magica, and Samurai Champloo!
Post by: fanpeople on Mon, 13 July 2015, 01:59:24
Cowboy Bebop: Just all around an incredible anime that for me has a ton of rewatch capability since a lot of the plot is left up to you to decide. Some of the most memorable scenes for me for sure.
Cowboy bebop is awesome, half of me wanted them to revive the series somehow but the other half was glad that they only did the one season. At least that way it remains top tier awesome. The only way I can describe it is as a work of art, perfect use of music and style.
I haven't really watched any anime in years (like 8) but I really liked Trigun was a good mix of serious and funny.
Hellsing I remember well also, not sure why but I think it was really well done.
Edit: that sunglasses man was meant to be an 8 next to a ). not a sunglasses man
Post by: Jokrik on Mon, 13 July 2015, 02:01:09
oh I love the current on going cooking anime (might be because I love cooking)
Shokugeki No Souma
Post by: Air tree on Mon, 13 July 2015, 02:06:12
Post by: baldgye on Mon, 13 July 2015, 07:34:19
Post by: Karura on Mon, 13 July 2015, 07:44:32
Post by: Lokomotivet on Mon, 13 July 2015, 07:51:11
Best **** ever.
Post by: romevi on Mon, 13 July 2015, 09:40:52
The only one I have really got into (To be fair, I haven't tried a lot of them ) is Death Note. The story and characters are all brilliant and the writing is quite good. Overall a fantastic little show.
I loved Death Note until the halfway point. At least in the manga; never watched the anime.
Everything after Near never happened for me.
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 13 July 2015, 09:45:40
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Post by: trizkut on Mon, 13 July 2015, 09:47:51
Do you guys got any recommendations on NEW anime.. We old people 've seen all the old stuff..Show Image(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/069.gif)
The majority of what's come out in the last 5 years has been ****.
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 13 July 2015, 09:50:59
Do you guys got any recommendations on NEW anime.. We old people 've seen all the old stuff..Show Image(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/069.gif)
The majority of what's come out in the last 5 years has been ****.
Hence, the recommendation thread... (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_057_.gif)
Post by: KnivesM on Mon, 13 July 2015, 15:33:06
Do you guys got any recommendations on NEW anime.. We old people 've seen all the old stuff..How new we talking? If past couple years, a few big popular ones are Knights of Sidonia(Sidonia no Kishi), Kill La Kill, Attack on Titan(Shingeki no Kyojin).Show Image(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/069.gif)
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 13 July 2015, 16:07:48
Do you guys got any recommendations on NEW anime.. We old people 've seen all the old stuff..How new we talking? If past couple years, a few big popular ones are Knights of Sidonia(Sidonia no Kishi), Kill La Kill, Attack on Titan(Shingeki no Kyojin).Show Image(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/069.gif)
Well sure..
I liked knights ,.. didn't like kill-la (too much fan service), attack on titan ( I didn't like the physics)
Post by: minTea on Mon, 13 July 2015, 16:19:19
Do you guys got any recommendations on NEW anime.. We old people 've seen all the old stuff..Show Image(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/069.gif)
Yeah Kill la Kill and Monogatari have a bit too much fanservice for me but they were good enough to look the other way. Id suggest checking out Steins;Gate.
Post by: Kyi195 on Mon, 13 July 2015, 21:22:30
Post by: apathy3cs on Mon, 13 July 2015, 23:38:58
I would also recommend
Log Horizon - it's another .hack/SAO style show, but has a great story and character development.
Your Lie in April - Never thought I'd like an anime solely about music, but this one is amazing - but be warned it will rip your heart out.
the new GITS (Arise) also was a good watch, and Eureka Seven AO was a good continuation to a 'decent' show.
I would also agree the market has been flooded with mediocre new shows at best. Most shows are 90% fanservice 10% plot it seems. :/
Post by: att1cus on Mon, 13 July 2015, 23:47:18
Post by: mauri on Fri, 17 July 2015, 18:21:57
I really liked Black Lagoon. Can't quite pinpoint why I liked it so much but I remember it being really good and everyone I've talked to liked it. Gurren Lagan(n?) Was also really good. And the one I just watched a couple months ago, Cromartie High School, was one of the, if not the funniest anime I've seen ever. The English dub was really good and its pretty quick.
If you liked Black lagoon you should check out Gangsta, it just got started. It's a lot darker (although can you really top the twins arc from black lagoon) but seems really interesting.
As for favorite anime there are too many good ones for me to just pick one but out of the stuff that's currently airing Shokugeki no Souma and Monster Musume are ****ing hilarious though there are a bunch other interesting stuff like Overlord, Rokka no yuusha, Ushio to tora, Kekkai sensen (:|), God eater, GATE, Charlotte.
E: guilty pleasure pick: Fairy Tail.. dat soundtrack doe
Post by: Kyi195 on Fri, 17 July 2015, 18:31:22
The twins were the ones who dressed super sophisticated who were just goin around killing people right? And I may check it out once it's fully out. I tried watching Caanan, or however its spelled, while it was coming out and I wasn't able to stay focused on it. I'd rather just marathon the whole thing when it comes outI really liked Black Lagoon. Can't quite pinpoint why I liked it so much but I remember it being really good and everyone I've talked to liked it. Gurren Lagan(n?) Was also really good. And the one I just watched a couple months ago, Cromartie High School, was one of the, if not the funniest anime I've seen ever. The English dub was really good and its pretty quick.
If you liked Black lagoon you should check out Gangsta, it just got started. It's a lot darker (although can you really top the twins arc from black lagoon) but seems really interesting.
As for favorite anime there are too many good ones for me to just pick one but out of the stuff that's currently airing Shokugeki no Souma and Monster Musume are ****ing hilarious though there are a bunch other interesting stuff like Overlord, Rokka no yuusha, Ushio to tora, Kekkai sensen (:|), God eater, GATE, Charlotte.
E: guilty pleasure pick: Fairy Tail.. dat soundtrack doe
Post by: ComradeSniper on Fri, 17 July 2015, 18:48:28
I'm a pretty big Evangleion guy - liking the new series reboot. Here's a pretty good list I found pre-compiled on Reddit. http://imgur.com/gallery/HuzS1
Aww yee. I marathoned the reboots yesterday, they were just as good as they were the first time through.
Still waiting for the 3.33 BD to get released in North America...
Post by: mauri on Fri, 17 July 2015, 18:53:29
The twins were the ones who dressed super sophisticated who were just goin around killing people right? And I may check it out once it's fully out. I tried watching Caanan, or however its spelled, while it was coming out and I wasn't able to stay focused on it. I'd rather just marathon the whole thing when it comes outI really liked Black Lagoon. Can't quite pinpoint why I liked it so much but I remember it being really good and everyone I've talked to liked it. Gurren Lagan(n?) Was also really good. And the one I just watched a couple months ago, Cromartie High School, was one of the, if not the funniest anime I've seen ever. The English dub was really good and its pretty quick.
If you liked Black lagoon you should check out Gangsta, it just got started. It's a lot darker (although can you really top the twins arc from black lagoon) but seems really interesting.
As for favorite anime there are too many good ones for me to just pick one but out of the stuff that's currently airing Shokugeki no Souma and Monster Musume are ****ing hilarious though there are a bunch other interesting stuff like Overlord, Rokka no yuusha, Ushio to tora, Kekkai sensen (:|), God eater, GATE, Charlotte.
E: guilty pleasure pick: Fairy Tail.. dat soundtrack doe
Well yes.. iirc there was some other ****ed up **** too going on with the twins. I didn't get past ep 1 with Canaan.. Jormungand could work, it's pretty similar.. I mean I didn't binge it like Black lagoon and others but it's _okay_
Post by: att1cus on Fri, 17 July 2015, 18:54:53
I'm a pretty big Evangleion guy - liking the new series reboot. Here's a pretty good list I found pre-compiled on Reddit. http://imgur.com/gallery/HuzS1
Aww yee. I marathoned the reboots yesterday, they were just as good as they were the first time through.
Still waiting for the 3.33 BD to get released in North America...
Yep I got a downloaded copy of 3.33 - it is wonderful. I've been hearing runblings about the 4th movie maybe coming out at the end of the year - hope so!
Post by: mauri on Fri, 17 July 2015, 18:58:29
I'm a pretty big Evangleion guy - liking the new series reboot. Here's a pretty good list I found pre-compiled on Reddit. http://imgur.com/gallery/HuzS1
Aww yee. I marathoned the reboots yesterday, they were just as good as they were the first time through.
Still waiting for the 3.33 BD to get released in North America...
Yep I got a downloaded copy of 3.33 - it is wonderful. I've been hearing runblings about the 4th movie maybe coming out at the end of the year - hope so!
Are they any good? Ugh I mean the way the series ended.. man I've wanted nothing to do with Evangelion after that..
Post by: Kyi195 on Fri, 17 July 2015, 19:02:27
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Well yes.. iirc there was some other ****ed up **** too going on with the twins. I didn't get past ep 1 with Canaan.. Jormungand could work, it's pretty similar.. I mean I didn't binge it like Black lagoon and others but it's _okay_
Also, just looked it up and yea, there was DEFINITELY some messed up **** in the back-story of the twins... If you want to remember what it all is, here's the page I found (http://lagooncompany.wikia.com/wiki/H%C3%A4nsel_and_Gretel)
Post by: mauri on Fri, 17 July 2015, 19:20:22
Also, I just did some digging around on my computer and found this thing. I haven't watched much out of this list (like maybe 6, max) but it's all of the basic ***** anime that /a/ wants you to watch before you start posting. I feel like most are older (like 90s -> early 00s) but it should still give you some stuff to look over, through several genres as well. Again, can't vouch for much of it but it's got to be at least decent to make it on the list.
(Attachment Link)Well yes.. iirc there was some other ****ed up **** too going on with the twins. I didn't get past ep 1 with Canaan.. Jormungand could work, it's pretty similar.. I mean I didn't binge it like Black lagoon and others but it's _okay_
Also, just looked it up and yea, there was DEFINITELY some messed up **** in the back-story of the twins... If you want to remember what it all is, here's the page I found (http://lagooncompany.wikia.com/wiki/H%C3%A4nsel_and_Gretel)
Yeah that list certainly seems old(ish) with a quick look it seems to be missing all the usual ADD **** like attack on titan, tokyo ghoul, kuroko, akame ga kill, SAO, danmachi, fma:b.
Post by: Sifo on Fri, 17 July 2015, 19:34:37
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Post by: trizkut on Mon, 20 July 2015, 14:36:50
OP and hunter x hunter
Toei kills anime. So cheap.
Post by: henz on Mon, 20 July 2015, 15:00:49
OP and hunter x hunter
Toei kills anime. So cheap.
haters will be haters. What would the world be today without sailor moon? :P
Post by: trizkut on Mon, 20 July 2015, 15:14:38
OP and hunter x hunter
Toei kills anime. So cheap.
haters will be haters. What would the world be today without sailor moon? :P
Just because a company did some good work 20 years ago doesn't excuse them from lazy animation in the present, especially when it's several orders of magnitude easier to animate compared to the 90s. The sheer number of stills that I saw in the first few episodes of World Trigger was disgusting.
Post by: henz on Mon, 20 July 2015, 15:17:38
OP and hunter x hunter
Toei kills anime. So cheap.
haters will be haters. What would the world be today without sailor moon? :P
Just because a company did some good work 20 years ago doesn't excuse them from lazy animation in the present, especially when it's several orders of magnitude easier to animate compared to the 90s. The sheer number of stills that I saw in the first few episodes of World Trigger was disgusting.
time is of the essence nowadays and i do not have much time to watch as much anime as i would like. Im leaning towards reading manga instead during breaks at work etc. When i dont browse wallethack :)
Post by: paicrai on Wed, 22 July 2015, 09:35:03
its absolute garbage but funny as **** because of it
black bible?
Post by: skycrimes on Wed, 22 July 2015, 10:22:59
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
Best **** ever.
I was lost among so many mediocre animes till I found this.
but apart from jojo being the best:
Blue sub 6: Short anime but just an awesome story
Outlaw Star: space battles :3
Nyan Koi: funniest show I've ever seen
Post by: Sniping on Wed, 22 July 2015, 10:28:47
Post by: romevi on Wed, 22 July 2015, 10:50:15
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
Best **** ever.
I was lost among so many mediocre animes till I found this.
but apart from jojo being the best:
Blue sub 6: Short anime but just an awesome story
Outlaw Star: space battles :3
Nyan Koi: funniest show I've ever seen
I haven't watched the anime but I love the manga. Currently through Jolyne's story.
Post by: ttzhou on Wed, 22 July 2015, 11:02:10
Reason: Protagonists are over 18. Automatic high quality anime.
Oh and story, characters, and all that other fluff. But most important is REALISTIC AGE.
EDIT: Saw the favourite part...
- Bebop #1. Soundtrack, style, originality, characters, dialogue. Liked the dub better, actually.
- Stein's;Gate #2. Plot is top tier.
- Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann #3
- Gungrave #4 (very underrated anime)
- Monster #5
Post by: paicrai on Wed, 22 July 2015, 12:56:44
Bebop #1. Soundtrack, style, originality, characters, dialogue. Liked the dub better, actually.truuuuuuu
Post by: ttzhou on Wed, 22 July 2015, 12:59:43
Bebop #1. Soundtrack, style, originality, characters, dialogue. Liked the dub better, actually.truuuuuuu
oh, and of course - main characters are OVER 18!!!!!
Post by: LXXXIX on Wed, 22 July 2015, 19:00:39
http://www.anime-planet.com/users/LXXXIX
Post by: ConscienceDrop on Wed, 22 July 2015, 19:12:07
Paprika, Eva, cowboy bebop, FLCL, the old jojo, akira. Samurai champlo.
I really enjoy animation. I admire the artistry. But I'm no expert. Slowly watching legend of the galactic heros.
Post by: Vibex on Wed, 22 July 2015, 19:53:07